Al Shean: Biography, Facts and Career
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Abraham Elieser Adolph Schönberg (May 12, 1868 – August 12, 1949), known as Al Shean, was a German-born American comedian and vaudeville performer. Other sources give his birth name variously as Adolf Schönberg, Albert Schönberg, or Alfred Schönberg. He is most remembered for being half of the vaudeville team Gallagher and Shean, and as the uncle of the Marx Brothers (Leonard Joseph "Chico" Marx, Adolph (Arthur) "Harpo" Marx, Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx, Milton "Gummo" Marx and Herbert Manfred "Zeppo" Marx).
Quick facts about Al Shean
- Full name: Al Shean
- Born: 1868-05-12
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q77570
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Who is Al Shean?
Abraham Elieser Adolph Schönberg (May 12, 1868 – August 12, 1949), known as Al Shean, was a German-born American comedian and vaudeville performer.
What nationality is Al Shean?
Al Shean is United States.
When was Al Shean born?
Al Shean was born on 1868-05-12.



